TSYI
TOMMIE SMITH YOUTH
INITIATIVE
Upcoming Events
2025 9th Annual Tommie Smith "Live the Legacy Gala"
September 27, 2025
More information coming soon
Past Events
2024 8th Annual Tommie Smith "Live the Legacy Gala"
Raising Fists in Paris
2023 7th Annual Live the Legacy Gala
WE ARE TSYI
The Tommie Smith Youth Initiative is dedicated to nurturing the health, fitness and educational development of youth, particularly marginalized children. Tommie believes that through the disciplined training required by track & field, athletics can serve as an effective vehicle for mentoring youth. Tommie Smith has traveled around the world providing technical assistance to communities engaged in uplifting young people, and he has motivated thousands of young people to embrace a healthy lifestyle.
MEET THE BOARD MEMBERS
Make a Difference and Donate to TSYI
The Tommie Smith Youth Initiative (TSYI) was established on May 15, 2015, in the State of Georgia as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 46-1353846). This means your generous contributions are tax-deductible. We are deeply grateful for your continued support. Your partnership empowers us to serve our community and carry forward the legacy of Dr. Tommie Smith, inspiring future generations through meaningful youth engagement.
Your charitable donations directly support:
- Athletic equipment
- Facility rentals
- Youth-centered events and activities
At TSY Initiative, we are committed to uplifting and empowering youth and underserved communities. Your donation helps us create safe spaces, amplify unheard voices, and provide essential resources to those who need them most. From community events to outreach efforts, every contribution helps us build a stronger foundation for equity, opportunity, and hope. Your generosity fuels real change.
Make a donation today and be part of a movement that’s making a difference, one act of kindness at a time. We invite you to be a part of this impactful initiative. Donations can be made by cash, check, or securely online via credit/debit card through PayPal. Help us build a brighter future for our youth. Thank you for standing with us!
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